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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

EXPERTISE:

Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

The "Wicked: For Good" Oscar push gets live TV special for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

From the "everybody wins" department, NBC has announced a live "Wicked" event for this fall. 

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

David Letterman makes surprise guest appearance on Maine talk show

David Letterman, an iconic of the talk show format and comedy in general, was known for his snarky, smartest-guy-in-the-room style, but also for embracing the absurd and the pointless for his own amusement.

FOX renews three shows, bucking network television trend

Fox is going against the grain and picking up three animated shows for renewal. 

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

John Cena is back to lead the in-your-face "Peacemaker" season 2 trailer

"Peacemaker" season 2 will be out August 21st. 

20 athletes who had notable careers in politics

Professional athletes have a career shelf life shorter than most. What does one do with the rest of their lives? If you’re somebody like Michael Jordan, you do whatever you want.

Legendary athletes whose numbers have yet to be retired

There are the athletes who you would think would have their numbers retired, but it hasn’t happened, at least not yet. Here are some players whose numbers aren’t in the rafters

Stephen King's dystopian "The Long Walk" releases tense trailer

'The Long Walk' drops in theaters September 12.

There's one episode of "Daredevil: Born Again" that Charlie Cox is not a fan of

Charlie Cox and company are working on the second season of "Daredevil: Born Again." 

The 24 greatest rivalries in sports

Player rivalries come and go, but team rivalries can last generations. The best team rivalries create intense, electric atmospheres even when one team (or both teams) isn’t at its peak.

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's "Practical Magic 2" sequel gets a release date

A surpising sequel will be hitting theaters in 2026. 

Swedish hard rock band Ghost lands at number one on the Billboard charts

Rock music is dead, they said. Well Ghost is trying to reframe the conversation. 

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's latest collab "Highest 2 Lowest" releases teaser

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington have worked together in the past, including in the successes of "Malcolm X" and "Inside Man." 

20 Hollywood summer blockbusters that failed miserably

Throughout history, we’ve had blockbusters that weren’t. Some did fine, but not enough to earn that planned sequel. Others were straight-up failures.

Will "Thunderbolts*" have lasting power at the box office?

"Thunderbolts*" took the top spot at the box office with a $76M domestic opening.